Editor's note: The UN General Assembly designated Oct 11 of each year as International Day of the Girl on Dec 19, 2011, to recognize the rights of girls and the unique challenges faced by them around the world. Turkish photographers have recently taken a series of portraits of girls. They reveal their dreams.
Duru Yilmaz, 9, who wants to be a doctor, poses for a photograph in Ankara, Turkey, on Sept 29, 2018. [Photo/IC]
Ela Ozen, 9, who wants to be a musician, poses for a photograph in Ankara, Turkey, on Sept 29, 2018. [Photo/IC]
Elif Alya Kara, 4, who wants to be a nature photographer, poses for a photograph in Ankara, Turkey, on Sept 29, 2018. [Photo/IC]
Asli Atik, 5, who wants to be a chef, poses for a photograph in Ankara, Turkey, on Sept 29, 2018. [Photo/IC]
Pelin Su Yildirim, 9, who wants to be a firefighter, poses for a photograph in Ankara, Turkey, on Sept 29, 2018. [Photo/IC]
Mina Zdemirci, 7, who wants to be an astronaut, poses for a photograph in Ankara, Turkey, on Sept 29, 2018. [Photo/IC]
Ece Gerdan, 6, who wants to be a gymnast, poses for a photograph in Ankara, Turkey, on Sept 29, 2018. [Photo/IC]
Almila Sahsuvaroglu, 5, who wants to be a news anchor, poses for a photograph in Ankara, Turkey, on Sept 29, 2018. [Photo/IC]